Thomas J. Kepic, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Diplomate: American Board of Periodontology
250 East 7th St., Suite D
Upland, CA  91786

Specialist in Periodontics
 with services in implants

 Phone: 909-982-4169 Fax: 909-981-2149
E-Mail: thedoctor@TomKepic.com

 

Dr. Tom Kepic

  
Dr. Kepic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Canisius College Buffalo, New York:  Bachelor of Arts – Biology  (4 years)

State University of New York at Buffalo: Doctor of Dental Surgery  (4 years)  “Upon graduation, I received the award for Clinical Excellence.”

Indiana University:  Certificate in Periodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry (2 ½ years)  “A master’s degree was awarded for completing a thesis.  The thesis was then modified and published in an international peer-reviewed journal.”
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AMERICAN BOARD OF PERIODONTOLOGY

    “I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.”

·         Board certification requires:

·         At least five years of actual experience in the clinical practice of periodontics.

·         Comprehensive oral and written examinations covering all phases of periodontal disease and its treatment, including relevant biomedical subjects.

·         Presentation of detailed reports on a broad range of actual treatment provided personally by the candidate.

What this means to you.

The in-depth self-evaluation that goes into the years of preparation for Board certification is a voluntary effort in continuing education.  It applies earlier academic work to the reality of patient care, culminating in presentation of the results for critical review by a panel of nationally respected peers.

The significance of Board certification lies beyond achieving the approval of that panel of experts.  It lies also in the inner motivation for continual professional development and in the knowledge and skills that are gained from the ongoing critical review of the results of one’s own efforts.

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FORMER PROFESSOR

After Dr. Kepic graduated from Indiana University in 1977, he accepted a position as Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry.  He held this position until the end of 1978.  During that time, he had the privilege of associating in the office of Dr. R. Earl Robinson of San Mateo, California.  Dr. Robinson was considered the foremost authority of regenerative periodontics in the Bay Area.

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WRITER

Dr. Kepic has published in the Journal of Periodontology.  This is a refereed journal that has a worldwide circulation.  As a service to the local community, Dr. Kepic has published several newspaper articles.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2003
1/17 - 1/18   International Periodontal Symposium – Los Angeles, Ca
2/21   Clinical Applications of MTA (Endodontics) – Colton, Ca
3/30   Clinical Aspects in Implant Prosthodontics – Loma Linda, Ca
4/23   Advances in Early Oral Cancer Detection – Ontario, Ca
5/16 - 5-17   California Society of Periodontists Annual Meeting – Santa Barbara, Ca
5/27   Treating the Untreatable (Implants) – Loma Linda, Ca
6/27   Innovations in Implant Dentistry – Newport Beach, Ca
7/17   The Two-Implant Overdenture – Palm Desert, Ca
9/20 - 9/24   American Academy of Periodontology/Japanese Society of Periodontology – San Francisco, Ca
9/24   Dentistry and Demographics – Colton, Ca
10/24 - 10/25   Computer Guided Implantology – Las Vegas, NV
11/4 - 11/6   Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry- Scottsdale, AZ
11/19   Digital Photography for Dentistry – Colton, CA
11/22   UCLA Conference on Periodontal Surgery – Los Angeles, CA
     

2004
1/15   California Society of Periodontists Regional Meeting – Ontario, Ca
1/16 - 1/17   International Periodontal Symposium – Los Angeles, Ca
1/30 - 1/31   USC Periodontal Symposium – Los Angeles, Ca
2/20   Levin Year II Management Seminar – Pomona, Ca
2/21 - 2/22   Midwest Society of Periodontology Meeting – Chicago, IL
3/13   Oral Surgery – Los Angeles, Ca
4/1 - 4/4   Northeast Society of Periodontists Meeting – New York, NY
5/21 - 5/23   California Society of Periodontists Meeting – Lake Tahoe, NV
6/7 - 6/8   Levin Implant Marketing & Management Consulting Program Phase I – Newport Beach, Ca
6/9 - 6/13   International Symposium on Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry - Boston, MA
6/21 - 6/23   Levin Year II Management Seminar – Baltimore, MD
8/12 - 8/14   Office Design Course – Atlanta, GA
9/20 - 9/21   Levin Implant Marketing & Management Consulting Program Phase II – Newport Beach, Ca
10/13   California Society of Periodontists Regional Meeting – Ontario, Ca
10/11 - 10/13   Levin Year II Management Seminar – Baltimore, MD
10/16 - 10/17   3rd Annual Symposium on Computer Guided Implantology – Las Vegas, NV
11/11   3i Braden Stauts Seminar – Upland, Ca
11/12 - 11/17   American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting – Orlando, FL
     
2005
1/21 - 1/22   USC Periodontal Symposium – Los Angeles, Ca
1/28 - 1/29   Nobel Biocare Implant Course – Newport Beach, Ca
2/7 - 2/8   Levin Implant Marketing & Management Consulting Program Phase III – Newport Beach, Ca
2/24   Nobel Biocare Implant Seminar – Ontario, Ca
3/15   California Society of Periodontists Regional Meeting – Ontario, Ca
4/20   Nobel Biocare Implant Course – Yorba Linda, Ca
5/13  

Current Techniques for Root Coverage Using AlloDerm Regenerative Tissue Matrix Infection Control - CDA - Anaheim, Ca
5/14   Interdisciplinary Esthetics: The Interdependence of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, California Law - CDA - Anaheim, Ca
5/21 - 5/22   California Society of Periodontists 22nd Annual Meeting – Los Angeles, Ca
     
     
   

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LECTURER

Lectures Given

2003
1/29   Instrumentation for Dental Hygienists – Anna Pattison RDH
3/15   Chaffey College to the Dental Assisting Department – Alta Loma, CA
3/29   Practice Management – Roger Levin DDS, MBA
4/30   Ultrasonics for the Dental Hygienist – Denise Aguilar McDonald RDH
6/2   Loma Linda University to the Graduate Endodontic Students – Loma Linda, CA
6/5   Screw vs. Cement Retained Implant Restorations – Guillermo Bernal DDS, MSD
9/11   Implant Supported Overdentures – Charles Goodacre DDS, MSD
10/3   Loma Linda University to the International Dental Student/Faculty – Loma Linda, CA
11/21   Implant Esthetics & Reducing Healing Time for Implants – David Cochran DDS, PhD
     

2004
3/25   3i An Intro to Naturally Tapered Internal Hex Implant – General Dentists - Upland, CA
4/8   3i An Intro to Naturally Tapered Internal Hex Implant – General Dentists - Upland, CA
5/6   3i An Intro to Naturally Tapered Internal Hex Implant – General Dentists - Upland, CA
6/17   3i An Intro to Naturally Tapered Internal Hex Implant – General Dentists - Upland, CA
6/29   3i Locator Implant Course – General Dentists – Upland, CA
7/22   3i Locator Implant Course – General Dentists – Upland, CA
8/26   3i Locator Implant Course – General Dentists – Upland, CA
9/23   Natural Tooth or Implant: A Paradigm Change – General Dentists - Ontario, CA
10/19   Implant Advisory Board – General Dentists – Ontario, CA
10/22   Implants – Dr. Fraker and Staff – Pomona, CA
10/22   Implants – Dr. Tadang and Staff – Pomona, CA
     

2005
1/19  

Mount San Antonio Gardens Residents – Claremont, CA
3/18   Graduate Periodontics Students at University of Texas San Antonio
4/15   Ontario High School Senior Students
4/28   3i An Intro to Naturally Tapered Internal Hex Implant – General Dentists - Upland, CA
5/15   Surgical Crown Lengthening - Graduate Endodontics Students at Loma Linda University
     
   

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COMMITTEES

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ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Periodontology

Western Society of Periodontology

California Society of Periodontists  “I have just completed a two-year term as a member of the Board of Directors.  I have been Region Leader for San Bernardino and Riverside counties for more than fifteen years.  Recently, I was appointed co-chairman of an awards committee to evaluate clinical research of recent periodontal graduates.”

American Dental Association “I have presented several table clinic presentations for dentists at national meetings.”

California Dental Association

Tri-County Dental Society “I am frequently asked to conduct the final interview for applicants applying for society membership.”

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THOMAS J. KEPIC STUDY CLUB

“For many years, I have hosted a study club open to more than 180 local dentists.  The study club meets periodically at various hotels near the Ontario Airport and also in my office.  The club serves as a forum for discussion of current topics in periodontal therapy and implant dentistry.  Several renowned national and international speakers have lectured to us.”

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